We are expanding our business by acquiring a new dairy unit to run alongside our existing farm in the village of Tittershall. With plans to have a combined herd of 680 across the two sites. Which will operate the same milking parlour as the current unit.
Our current farm is around 400ha with a herd consisting of 520 autumn block calving cows who are milked twice a day through a 24/48 swing-over parlour, with the milk supplied to Arla. All records and data are kept up to date using Uniform and Cow Manager.
We have an engaged team of roughly 8 people with a mixture of full-time and part-time, we have monthly catchups and decide as a team how we can reach and hit our targets.
Your Role...
As a Senior Herdsperson you will be supporting the Farm Manager with the new dairy unit. You will help manage the day-to-day running of the dairy operation, ensuring a smooth start-up process, and creating a positive working environment.
AI & Foot trimming experience is preferred but not essential. Your roles and responsibilities will include but won’t be limited to:
Milking as part of a team to a high and consistent standard when required.
Daily management of the herd and ensuring animal welfare is the top priority, identifying any lame cows, treating & identifying illnesses such as mastitis and handling appropriately.
Maintaining records and ensuring data is kept up to date.
Keeping the farm overall tidy & safe to operate
Liaising with vets & nutritionists for the farm
Actively joining team meetings and discussion groups
Supporting the other unit’s requirements if necessary
This role requires a full UK driving license and proof of UK Right to Work.
You...
The right person will need to demonstrate experience in dairy and management. You will be a hard-working, enthusiastic person who has strong communication skills with others and is happy to adapt.
We are looking for someone who is a self-starter who can work on their own initiative to ensure the success of the new dairy unit. You must be able to problem solve, lead by example, and adapt to different scenarios.
Your behaviours and attitude are just as important to us as your experience.
